We are trying to gauge how long many FrightFesters have been attending the festival. Anecdotal evidence seems to suggest, we see the same faces each year, that quite a few folks have been around since the very beginning and and even more from the early 2000's.

I've been going since the beginning in 2000 (skipped 2001) and attending with my girlfriend (now wife) Sophie from 2002 - 2006. So been going every year since 2002. Did two all nighters in London (2006 and 2007) and one in Bristol (2011).

Cheers
Sheridan

LAST FILM- Split ***
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible." - The Mighty Frank Zappa

I first did a couple of films in 2001 (that was when I turned 18), and 2002. Then I moved away from London and didn't return till 2008. My first weekend pass was in 2012 and I've been doing the full weekend ever since.

I have been bringing up my 9 (then) year old son on my own since then (12 now) so have been unable to attend.

Really missed the festival but hope to dip my toe back in with a day pass this year or next.

If anyone is interested my best days were:

Friday 2004 - Oldboy, Haute Tension (incredible 120 minutes until the dreadful twist) and the so bad it was brilliant Toolbox Murders

Sunday 2008 - Let the right one in and Martyrs on the same day!!! 2 of the best horror films of the last 20 years (add Time Crimes, The Chaser, Dance of the Dead, Eden Lake, The Strangers, Jack Brooks Monster Slayer and I am tempted to rate 2008 as the best year ever - and yes I remember it was the year of Bubbas Chili Parlour)

Worst film ever - Zombie Women of Satan

Saddest moment - Saturday 2009 - the day a legend died - 1000 people laughing at (not with) Argento's Giallo